Research - Industry
What is happening in the industry? i.e. industry newsWho are the key players or competitors?
What factors affect this industry? i.e. interest rates
Review industry research resources on Discover page of CS website
Research - Company
How does this company make money? i.e. quarterly & annual reportsWho are the major clients, deals and key players?
Company news and trends
Review company research resources on Discover page of CS website
research - job
What type of interview is it?What are the key skills required? i.e. job posting
Talk to fellow students or alumni who did this job. Learn about the interview process, key skills needed for the role
What is a typical day?
Develop behavioural based
questions relevant to the job &
“WHO” answers/scenarios
Practice your answers out
loud or with a partner/CS
Interview booking – by Company
Can you tell me what typeofinterview it will be? i.e.behavioural or
technical or mix of both?
Will there be a test, case or
presentation to a panel?
May I have the name andtitleof
the interviewer(s)?
Confirm address and aphone
number at the interviewsite. Ask/find
out aboutparking or subway access
Confirm the job title for the
interview
Track multiple interview
details i.e. schedule, location…
Common interview questions
Tell me about yourselfWhy are you interested inthis position/
program?
Why do you want to work forus?
Why should we hire you?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Would you like to ask anyquestions?
Contact CS, schedulebehavioral mock
interviews
Common technical questions
Review technical questions onAction page of CS website
InterviewStream Preparation
Recent Alumni
Day of Interview
Check latest company newsvia internet ornewspaper
Bring a portfolio with:
- Paper and a pen
- 2 copies of your resume
- Copy of the job posting
- Interview phone # and address/directions
Wear a clean dark suit (darksocks/nylons)
bring mints & wear a watch/have a way to tell
time (clock on your phone)
Bring your list of questions
Turn OFF the volume on your cell phone
or anything thatbuzzes or makes noise
During the interview
Listen to the question, and writedown keypointsif it helps
Select the best answerwhich is relevant,
recent and answers the question
Ask about next steps